Activists arrested in Zimbabwe: Sophie Mokoena weighs in

[@georgemakaya2408]

I love this journalist Sophie well clued with the current affairs, very precise.

[@fabinasetati8736]

Indeed. Excellent Reporting...

[@zakariasiyane9941]

No human rights in Zimbabwe 💔

[@lesihomathe2690]

Zimbabwe is not a democratic country do not ngive Mnangagwa the chair of Sadacc because that man was not voted he elected himself

[@carolinezenda1264]

There is crisis in zimbabwe sadc should avoid giving Zimbabwe to chair sadc

[@conceretejungle1150]

Dream on😂

[@OrganicSubstance]

Zimbabwe is a country under siege. The perpetrators are the President and his Ministers.

[@normadhlodhlo8297]

Why are ppl made to sit on hot stoves? You find that laughable? No one, under whatever circumstances should be made to endure such inhuman behavior. If SADC is meaningful, they wld avoid having Zimbabwe, with a coup president, wouldn’t be fit to lead SADC

[@emmanueltafirenyika3613]

The crisis exists in your head only ! 😅 Zim will assume the SADC chair wether you like it or not

[@keleohilebonyanaleahdithej7486]

@@emmanueltafirenyika3613I also think that there’s no problem in zim… those who left just want to come stay in SA … they create problems which are non existence

[@margaretmagwaro9565]

Nothing will change. Heads of states will come to Zimbabwe and Zimbabwe will chair then life goes on. No rule of law in our country and after the summit it will be business as usual.

[@phidellischiwara5003]

Zimbabwe is in a crisis, the brutality we experiencing ordinary citizens is serious. Who will save us as a nation, SADAC is a toothless organisation

[@emmanueltafirenyika3613]

Stop lying what brutality do you experience in Zim from day to day ? Those arrested were known to be planning to disrupt the SADC summit

[@boltonnyandoro5981]

She knows Zim inside out.She is a veteran journalist.

[@keleohilebonyanaleahdithej7486]

You must safe yourself … no one will help you … we also have our own issues

[@mthokozisilanga4497]

You save yourself, that is what people do in Cameroon, Sudan, etc, complaining will not help you.

[@LaitaKololo]

Pliz help Zimbabwe helo us

[@Weehgoo]

Where is Lamola here is a human rights issue here Africa but NO minister will wait for something to happen in the Middle East 😢

[@angelabaxter6298]

Lady Pandor is busy with Gaza.

[@Weehgoo]

@@angelabaxter6298 it's now Lamola but same script 😂

[@lionelskink8731]

Oh shut up! Genocide sympathiser

[@keleohilebonyanaleahdithej7486]

It’s sad you waiting for others to fight for you… lamola is not your minister

[@keleohilebonyanaleahdithej7486]

Zimbabweans fight for your own rights and country … blaming others won’t help your situation

[@corbanmadzivanyika6859]

This is extremely embarrasing

[@TrymoreJames]

That's the way you can see that anc is also is very critical, instead to take Israel to Icj what about your neighbors??

[@carolinezenda1264]

So embarrassing abusing human rights

[@MzamoAdoons372]

The ANC is also part of the mess in Zim.

[@hildadavids217]

The quite diplomacy by President Mbeki. We are sitting with the Zimbabwean problem.

[@MzamoAdoons372]

@@hildadavids217 that was very noisy 🤞🤞

[@User-.-_007-s]

Millions of zimbabweans cowards in south africa is the main cause

[@kagimanye1757]

Cowards always blame South Africa

[@dingahaban2288]

@@hildadavids217 No. You are sitting with boere problem which you will have to deal with sooner or later.

[@felixtom663]

Zanu pf is in panic mode

[@MzamoAdoons372]

@@felixtom663 their brother in the South is also panicking 😂😂😂

[@dingahaban2288]

Lol. Many have been saying that for decades. The revolutionary party remains stronger than ever and is not worried about a handfull of sellouts.

[@OrganicSubstance]

A political party goes into panic mode when votes are stolen and government oppress people by becoming heavy handed. Just like the greater community, those in office aren’t free

[@tawandamadhava6484]

Thy are preparing briefcases as usual 💼

[@maximumdube2953]

Sophie, did.you see the placards with abusive language? Report evidence-based news not hearsay please

[@peterrichard9769]

ANC IS ALSO PART OF THIS MESS IN ZIMBABWE: ZANU IS VIOLATING HUMAN RIGHTS.:

[@innocentsithole575]

I agree with you 100 %

[@eddiegweshe5821]

I am quite sure Economically you know South Africa is milking Zimbabwe right ?

[@Mufombi]

@DumaM-ir7rk their neigbhors are not supporting tyranny .SA is blocking all attempts by Zimbabweans to free themselves.

[@dot510]

​@@eddiegweshe5821How? Why are n't busy fighting that in Zimbabwe? This blame blame...no! I am sure you will say UK too cause Zimbabweans are all over the world.

[@dot510]

​​@@MufombiWhat about other countries? Cause Zimbabweans are scattered all over the world? How is S.A blocking you?

[@peterrichard9769]

Mnangagwa must go, he is abusing state resources

[@GivemoreSikundhla]

We are tired of this government

[@clivemalunga6061]

That is the Zimbabwe that I know. "YOU SEE"

[@thabosoweto3094]

And you're now in South Africa, ..... illegally!!!!

[@KudzanaiGudo-sr3yg]

So what ​@@thabosoweto3094

[@blakshatta4093]

​@@thabosoweto3094how do you know that he's in SA

[@kudzanaimutize4932]

Zimbabwe is a embarrassment.Shame on this Government

[@bettysello8335]

It's a shame.Zimbabiwians are marching in South Africa, but our people are arrested. Our government must wake up.Tsohang borokong hle.Its time to act.This is not fair.

[@muziwandilembatha7927]

SADC leaders must stop being bullied by Mnangagwa and his Zanu pf

[@everbote7858]

Lamola and crew help Gaza but they are just silent about what happening in Zimbabwe

[@dot510]

Two differrnt issues. Gaza is on the frontline. You are scattered all over the world.

[@henrysibanda8950]

Well decorated and versed with zim history mama Sophy

[@wellingtonsibanda3330]

Ramaposa and Mbalula on behalf of ANC are responsible for the crisis 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔.

[@seakaneseakane3211]

😂😂 how so?

[@sithulisiwendlovu1088]

We have suffered

[@Mchilowamakhosikazi]

I will go miles with u Sophie l love u ...professionalism well detailed current updated news keep up this srandard❤❤🙏🙏🙏📢📢📢💃💃💃💃💖💖💖🌷🌷

[@nyashahungwe8946]

The summit is going to be held in Zimbabwe when the Government is treating people like this just because you say the truth.

[@thabosoweto3094]

Ramaphosa is half Zimbabwean!!!!.....He advises his brothers and guides them on all this!!!!

[@TshepisoMagomane]

So you are being led by a half zimbo 😂. South Africa, land of cowards.

[@charmainemoodley2414]

PA & DA needs to get involved here

[@dorothy8036]

Not abducted arrested at the airport.

[@Kudzanaichihoro]

So Everything is perfectly well. Boom the drummer starts a few days before SADC summit.

[@MercerMadamba]

My country never disappoint in mind your bizness

[@tthex6484]

Disorderly conduct is a crime in every country in the world

[@Alex-y2k6x]

Zimbos fought colonialism but can't fight ZANU it's all a joke😮

[@sharon4christ957]

They had Ndebeles helping them,then they turned on our fathers so we take a back seat.

[@boltonnyandoro5981]

Anc would rather take Israel to Court than confront Zanu pf ?

[@dot510]

Zanu is not S.A child. Don't compare. Why should ANC do that?

[@charmainemoodley2414]

@@dot510because they are a part of it

[@PascalMakwarimba]

Well Spoken🎉🎉❤❤

[@maphiosguyo81guyo56]

Point of correction : protests are not allowed in zimbabwe. If not so there couldn't be any arrests made during all protests

[@GivimoNdolbu]

We don't want the unrest in Zimbabwe like that 1 of july in SA

[@nicolepeggy1901]

It's really sad honestly 😢

[@gamuchiraimayeka155]

They were arrested at a house not at court.

[@samuelmpofu9655]

SOPHIE MAKOENA when someone is arrested by police, the person is not abducted. That was not a report from observers but it was a letter from ccc and submitted by a single individual and not by SADC observers. If people break the law SOPHIE people get arrested. We don’t condone lawlessness.

[@Mabena7067]

Zanu must go

[@KudzieJambaya]

Mbwa dzevanhu muchamama imi mazanu pf

[@MthandazoDhlamini]

Why you call them -- "so- called"members of Tripple C??? Why Sophie??

[@lindiwemadare9160]

Who saw the placards with abusive language????

[@TawongaMusiiwa]

I believe SA is benefiting more through cheap labour and ready market for her goods.

[@simonmazendame]

Ramaposa &mnangagwa are best friends.so when we are under dictatorship and cross over to SA Ramaposa and SA home Affairs must not tell us to go back to our country it's SA government which is to blame.they must not complain when thy see us crossing the boarder to SA.we miss our mother land we are now like pesticides in SA😢

[@dot510]

Excuses! It's your war! Deal with it. How do you exoect help when you run away?

[@dot510]

Excuses all the time. Be in the frontline then ask for help

[@LuwisNdlovu]

Mnangagwa is not a president of Zimbabwe. Please sadc need to look at the matter with an iron fist

[@Mufombi]

And SADC is going to Zimbabwe on the blood of Zimbabweans. Shame on Cyril Ramaphosa for endorsing such cruelty on Zim citizens for his on gain! How does Ramaphosa feel when people are tortured and beaten so that he can be part of a meeting in Zim?

[@OrganicSubstance]

Ramaphosa isn’t the only head of state in SADC. Check all other countries under SADC. Here they are: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a Regional Economic Community comprising 16 Member States; namely Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Let other leaders show their concern. SA can’t carry every country including those in other regions of Africa

[@Mafindos]

​@@OrganicSubstanceall these countries they didn't went to Zim for. Inagurations only Cyril and Fikile ,

[@Mufombi]

@DumaM-ir7rk The ANCisblocking

[@Mufombi]

I think you are speaking from a very misinformed base. ANC leaders are profiting from the Zimcrisis and will block all SADC efforts to bring sanity to the poor country. It's unfortunate that you are waving the tribal card over a problem that is cutting across the whole nation. We have Ndebeles and Shonas that are feeding from the Zanu pf trough.

[@OrganicSubstance]

@@Mafindos That is true. Why they felt so much pressure to attend only they can respond

[@MulwerhiMamba]

No human right in Zimbabwe my sister sophi mukwena

[@SharonKeune-zo1zi]

Julius and his revolutioneries can go and rescue them.

[@ChrisMufunga-jt9dz]

i wish the world would see that we being terrorised right in front of them, we cannot speak or voice our opinions. come the 16th let SADC see how is the zanu pf regime. PEOPLE WHO TRY TO SPEAK ARE SILENCED. CRY😭😭😭 my beloved country

[@lindiwemadare9160]

And SADC is just quiet!!!

[@ElijahMukokota]

Zanu is causing serious problems in sadc

[@christelnobledestiny4507]

Thank you SABC Ramaphosa,Hellen Zille,Jacob Zuma must speak to Zim government about the dangers of human rights abuses and the toll it has on South Africa as a country.

[@wellingtonsibanda3330]

If Ramaposa failed to observe the human rights of the people of Marikana how can he stop human rights violations in Zimbabwe

[@chriskayz4451]

​@@wellingtonsibanda3330fact

[@ChristinaMashinini]

Do you want Hellen Zille to help Zim you chase brothers in your country do you think they care no they don't care ?

[@Chox1985]

Sad

[@MulwerhiMamba]

So what about Ramaposa said about zimbabwe

[@Wizzykid85]

No no Zimbabwe is not a free democratic country unlike other African countries,

[@charlesmakari]

Let us give relevant comments based on the topic

[@steadmanmarwendo4585]

Evil leaders

[@markwinter7511]

Dear Cyril. Now do you understand the reasons for targeted sanctions against certain people in Zim.

[@NathanaelSiphosethu]

Politics is twisted.

[@lesihomathe2690]

No rights in Zimbabwe

[@hilaireirankunda8769]

When I was baptized I never given a name. But today is Noah

[@mjtheway4ward]

The Crocodile acting like his besties in Russia, Iran and backed by ANC. So sorry for Zimbabweans.

[@sir_romeo]

ZADC is a disgrace

[@withmdt]

All he wanted to be was president but w no plan

[@siphiwengwenya1606]

Zimbabwe will never get right as Long Dictactor ship leaders are Ruling.Anc is to blame also.

[@innocentsithole575]

Even if you start a business in Zimbabwe they jus come and take over from you by force you to

[@JairosNyamudakarira]

Biggest liar,no business clue,close your dirty armpits,stay poor stay used by Chamisa and stay foolish

[@BennyThabo-wh6su]

Zimbabwean brutality is normal thing from Mogabe leadership until Jesus and rescue Zimbabwean citizens

[@stanfordmurigwa9800]

Sham mnangagwa kkkkkk sham

[@innocentsithole575]

Mnangagwa mus be given that chair position coz he does not respect people of Zimbabwe

[@Mafindos]

Zimbabwe is burning , People of Zimbabwe are suffering ,Ramaphosa ANC where are you pliz can you take Mnangagwa to the ICC ,Sadc summit has coursed more surffuring to the people of Zim .how deaf and blind are you that you can't see and hear the cries of innocent people 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@TawongaMusiiwa]

Please SADC save ZIMBABWE from the current political mess, do you want a civil war to erupt so that you realize that this country needs your attention?

[@sharon4christ957]

Wuuuuu Shonas fight for the country ,stop asking for help coz no one is coming ,you're the majority come on wake up

[@phineasmasori3540]

Vakatomama havo

[@martindinar6336]

u make an assessment of a report about Elections the conclusion was the elections were not free and fair interms of the Sadc guidelines nd our own electoral Laws were not followed then you as a Body still planning to award the same person to be a chairman of the same organization that condoned the elections a these Sadc member states a not normal I thnk they hve to be checked in mental institutions

[@mthokozisilanga4497]

SADC has no power to implement anything, if it should, it will split, look at what happened to ECOWAS now there is a Sahel Alliance. Zimbabweans must fight themselevs and stop talking too much, that is what people in Cameroon do, Ambazonia, no one will come to their rescue.

[@diversitymusiccollective1072]

Namatai is not a ccc member. Stop lying

[@billionairebill5870]

This is cheap politics guys stop this nuisances. There is no opposition in Zimbabwe. We are tired of the zelensky of this world

[@MphoHlongwaneMellowRSA]

Why is the ppl can't obey the law

[@wellingtonsibanda3330]

This is a question from a lunatic, which laws must be obeyed if l may ask this idiot.

[@Benson1973]

Sadc is a toothless bull dog

[@KhikhiM]

Bona Lana bangama gwala , kodwa abazikhotlwa behlakaniphile,ngo Dec bayaya emakhaya bayoshayinelana 'Bhovisa'ukuyhi heyi mina heyi mina, bayohluswa ngumuntu oyodwa kuze kube nini?magwala ndini

[@SaKhiza]

Ungamenzani uMnangagwa kodwa wena

[@chriskayz4451]

Wena u broke usebenzela balungu. Belungu bane land wena ulani? Uyigwala cant fight them but fight party n remain poor

[@ChristinaMashinini]

Right asina land asikhali sisalwa nanamhlanje we don't blame anyone and Milwaukee inside the ring as always we fought when ANC was banned the apartheid regime tortured our brothers and sisters but we were inside the country only the few who were outside the we didn't runaway and blaming other people to fight our battles while you are not there

[@maximumdube2953]

South Africans keep supporting Zanu pf guys and we keep coming to that country of yours...sorry not yours but for Rupperts and Oppenheimers 😅😅

[@Weehgoo]

Still think it was I wise idea to chase away your own Ruperts & Oppenheimer 😂😂

[@charmainemoodley2414]

Grow a backbone

[@NtokozaPearlKhaula]

But Kenya did not wait for South Africans to save them you guys you talking to South Africans instead of fighting for your countries. You can't put life to people you too relax. That is why i don't like this Pen Africans nonsense

[@LeoJoshua-sw5ob]

The funded journalist how can people who abducted get to court Africa and brown envelopes 😂😂😂😂

[@simbarashesanyika]

Says an Ediot 😢

[@gorevt]

How much are you getting paid?

[@adriaancoetzee3966]

These Zimbawians made a lot of problems to my family. Me and my wife are married for more than 7 yaears and struggle a PR visa. My my boy is already 4.2 years old and do not get a visa. The corruption is to much. I have my hope in the new miniter to wipe out all evil.

[@chileshemulenga8790]

Your comment is irrelevant and out of topic

[@pinielchitare9221]

What are you talkingabout my guy? Are you on drugs?

[@alexi106]

Honestly,are you daft?Talking about visas when people are being abducted,tortured and murdered

[@wonderfulcreated2104]

No comment is irrelevant in actual fact it shows how the system is corrupted no service provided without a bribe, application for a national ID card is free but people are made to pay $10 to get a metal ID for those not able to pay they are given the paper ID yet metal ID is now a requirement for the citizens

[@chriskayz4451]

​@@alexi106imagine.